Welcome to the month of January, with its energies of dramatic change and powerful new beginnings. 2026 is a Universal 1 yearthe first of a new nine-year cycle. This has the effect of wiping the slate clean and starting over in many areas of life. We are still at the end of Year of the wood snake, so we continue to untangle the threads of a year of wisdom and growth, releasing old skins, shedding everything that is worn out and obsolete, until the lunar eclipse on February 17. Vibration 1 makes this process faster and more powerful.
The month begins with the Full Moon in Cancer conjunct Sirius, bringing big emotions and spiritual realignment into play as karmic patterns appear.
January 17 Venus enters Aquarius
Venus passes from the cardinal earth of Capricorn to the fixed air of Aquarius. Love and relationships become more cerebral, and the breeze of change brings with it the need for freedom and new ideas. Do something unexpected, find new inspiration, allow yourself to think outside the box.
January 18 New Moon in Capricorn
The New Moon is conjunct Mercury, Mars, Venus and Pluto with aspects to Uranus, Saturn and Neptune. This signals explosive new beginnings and radical changes. This is a time to plant seeds for the future with carefully focused intentions.
January 20 The Sun enters Aquarius
As the Sun begins its annual transit through this sign, thoughts turn to radical new ideas, community spirit, and the pursuit of freedom. Expect technology to take center stage as we learn to navigate it and look for ways to keep our humanity intact.
January 20 Mercury enters Aquarius
Mercury in Aquarius is forward-thinking, future-focused, inspired and revolutionary. There will be a lot of discussion about new ideas and trends; and this is an ideal time to propose new humanitarian projects and paths of service.
January 23 Mars enters Aquarius
Mars, planet of action and masculine energy, enters the sign of community and future-oriented service. Under this influence much can be achieved for humanity and the Earth.
January 26 Neptune enters Aries
The powerful planet Neptune enters Aries for its stay through the first sign of the zodiac, lasting until 2039. This is the beginning of a new era of radical spirituality, authentic soul connection, and return to the purity of self and your mission.
Jupiter, planet of wisdom and expansion, continues its retrograde passage in Cancer, causing a “summary” of the emotions of the past year and the previous cycle. Saturn, Lord of Karma, completes its transit of Piscesand with it the lessons of how to free oneself from victimhood, martyrdom and guru worship; as you prepare to move into Aries next month. Uranus continues retrograde through Taurus, reorganizing material reality with the energies of transformation. Pluto is located at the beginning of Aquarius, and, when the Sun enters Aquarius later this month, we will feel the impetus for radical changes. Now is the time to maintain your frequency and be part of this wave of change.
Sacred Journey Facilitator, Astrologer, Energy Healer, Soul Guide
